THE Birnin-Kudu Old Boys Association (BIKOBA), the umbrella body of former students of the prestigious Government Unity College, Birnin-Kudu formerly Government College, Birnin-Kudu in Jigawa State, has concluded all arrangements for its 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Saturday (tomorrow), December 13, 2025.
According to a statement sent to News Point Nigeria by the National Publicity Secretary of the association, Mahmud Ibrahim Kwari, the annual gathering will take place at the College Assembly Hall beginning at 9:00am and is expected to attract dignitaries, education stakeholders, community leaders, and accomplished alumni from across the country.
A key highlight of the AGM will be a public lecture to be delivered by Alhassan Mohammed, an Assistant Director at the Central Bank of Nigeria. His lecture, titled “Enhancing Career Development Through Information Technology,” will explore the importance of digital literacy, the acquisition of modern IT skills, and the strategic application of technology for career growth in today’s digital-driven global economy.
The event will be chaired by Pharmacist Hashim Ubale Yusuf, while the Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi, FCA, will serve as the Special Guest of Honour.
Also expected are former Governors of Kano and Jigawa states, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje (CON) and Alhaji Sule Lamido (CON), who will attend as Guests of Honour.
In addition, the association anticipates the presence of several distinguished alumni and national figures, including Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and Senator Mustafa Habeeb, representing Jigawa Central Senatorial District.
The Royal Father of the Day will be the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, CFR, JP, himself a proud alumnus of the institution. The National President of BIKOBA, Alhaji Ja’afar Usman Muhammad (Turakin Gaya), will serve as Chief Host.
Other key activities lined up for the AGM include the presentation of awards to deserving personalities who have contributed to the growth of the association and society, as well as the ratification and approval of the audited financial report for the outgoing year by the General Assembly.
Government officials, traditional rulers, community leaders, PTA executives, SBMC members, friends of the association, and the wider BIKOBA family are expected to attend what the organisation describes as a historic and unifying annual event.
